Conservation District seeks nominations for 2019 Awards

The Washtenaw County Conservation District is seeking nominations for their 2019 Conservation Awards. Do you know someone deserving? Consider nominating someone in one of the following categories: 2019 Small or Beginning Farmer of the Year (celebrating the efforts of small farmers with ten acres or less and/or beginning farmers in their first ten years of farming), 2019 Tree Conservationist of the Year (recognizing excellent tree planting efforts over many years), or 2019 Conservation Farmer of the Year (recognizing farmers that have prioritized conservation practices). Call (734) 761-6721, ext. 5 or megan.deleeuw@macd.org. Nominations are due by August 30th.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.